Hello Lynn,
I am not talking out of personal experience,
because I did not come across a Dovo Inox yet,
but I had some vintage razors that got a little microchipping from the GS 16k.
Those were not there before (at Superstone 8k level) and dis- and reappeared after repeating the 8k -> 16k process. I think some razors just donīt like the ultrafine finishers.
I had a little chat with some german fellars
who experienced something similar.
The microchipping looked like little "u" formed nicks in the edge
and could be seen in 30-60 magnification.
It could of course very well be my honing...


I agree that GS 16k honed razors do benefit from a little and gentle stropping.
I particularly use 0.09ĩm Ironoxide round in shape from Kremer-Pigmente* here in germany after fine hones like this.
I dunno if itīs really 0.1ĩ but itīs defenitely finer than CrOx
or letīs put it this way, the shave is smoother. Nothing near harsh

You have much more experince than I have, can I ask you something?
Would you say nearly every razor is fit for a Naniwa 12k or Shapton 16k (or equal) finish,
if the preperation on the previous hones has been done properly?
Or would you say some steel types/properties just donīt fit the overly fine hones we use?
(or did you referr to dovo only?)

*http://www.kremer-pigmente.de/shopin...iles/48100.pdf
Pigment Pr 101